How long is the commute from Salem, NJ?
Workers who live in Salem, NJ take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.3% of workers drive alone to work.
4.9% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
27.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 4.9%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 27.3%
How people in Salem get to work
| Means of transportation | Salem | Salem County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.3% (±8.9 points) | 80.2% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.3% (±8.7 points) | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.9% (±3.5 points) | 0.7% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±4.9 points) | 9.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Salem, the average commute is not measurably different from Salem County (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Salem, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Salem County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Salem County, Salem ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 357 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Salem
| Vehicles available | Salem | Salem County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 27.3% (±7.3 points) | 9.6% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% (±6.7 points) | 28.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.7% (±4.8 points) | 36.9% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.1% (±3.4 points) | 24.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Salem, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Salem County (9.6%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Salem
| Salem | Salem County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±4.9 points) | 9.5% (±1.1 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% (±5.5 points) | 94.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.0% (±6.0 points) | 89.9% (±1.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Salem, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Salem County (89.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Salem
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | — | 28.7 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Elsinboro Township | 2.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsville Township | 4.3 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mannington Township | 4.9 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Quinton Township | 5.1 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsville | 5.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware City | 6.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Alloway | 6.8 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Alloways Creek Township | 8.2 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Salem County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elsinboro Township | 32.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Alloway Township | 30.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Quinton Township | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Lower Alloways Creek Township | 30.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Salem | 28.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Pittsgrove Township | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Elmer Borough | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Oldmans Township | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Carneys Point Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Woodstown Borough | 26.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | Pilesgrove Township | 25.7 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Salem County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Salem
How long is the average commute in Salem?
Workers who live in Salem, NJ take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Salem without a car?
27.3% of households in Salem have no vehicle, and 4.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Salem?
8.5% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Salem worked from home, and 79.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey (county subdivision:65490, in state:34 county:033).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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